The Democrat-controlled state Senate has voted along party lines to pass a bill requiring anyone in Delaware wanting to buy a handgun to first be fingerprinted, undergo training and obtain permission from the state.
The permit proposal, which now goes to the Democrat-led House, is similar to others introduced by Democrats in recent years, including one that passed the Senate in 2021 but stalled in the House.
The SBI would have 30 days to investigate the person and grant a permit if the applicant is qualified. The agency would be allowed to retain information submitted by an applicant for an indefinite amount of time. The substitute bill allows up to 18 months for state officials to implement the permitting program, up from a maximum of six months under the previous version. The bill includes exemptions for active and retired law enforcement officers, and for those who already have concealed carry permits. It also provides for vouchers covering the full cost of a firearms training course for individuals with household income at or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline.
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